Who We Are
ISTAR Capital is a partner-led independent investment banking boutique with a presence in London and Dubai, two of the world’s leading financial hubs. We focus on bridging global institutional capital with high-growth opportunities in emerging markets, providing clients with a robust platform across capital markets, global trading, custody and advisory.
Our Clients
Asset Managers and Investment Funds
Family Offices and High-Net-Worth Individuals
Banks and Broker-Dealers
Corporates and Growth Companies (listed and private)
Financial Institutions and FinTech Platforms
We combine sell-side and buy-side experience with deep sector expertise in:
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FinTech and Technology
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Oil & Gas
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Mining and Natural Resources
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Broader Energy & Infrastructure
This combination allows us to understand both the strategic needs of issuers and the risk-return requirements of investors, and to structure solutions that work for both.
Mission Statement
ISTAR Capital’s mission is to approach emerging and growth market opportunities with institutional discipline, clear judgement and long-term perspective.
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Provide measured access to global and regional liquidity pools, drawing on established institutional relationships across public and private markets.
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Structure capital solutions designed to support durable growth, balancing issuer objectives with investor risk considerations and long-term capital alignment.
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Facilitate secure execution and access to custody through established, regulated counterparties, maintaining institutional standards across major asset classes.
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Act as a long-term capital markets partner to our clients, prioritising continuity of advice over purely transactional outcomes.
Our Locations
ISTAR Capital operates from London and Dubai, with active coverage across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Connect Western institutional investors with EM and frontier issuers
Support capital formation in dynamic regions
Provide follow-the-sun coverage across multiple time zones
Our Approach
Independent & Client-Aligned
Free from the conflicts of large universal banks, we focus on transparent, client-centric solutions.
Emerging Markets Focus
We bring global best practices to markets where access, information and execution can be more complex.
Risk-Aware
We combine deep market insight with disciplined risk and compliance frameworks via regulated partners and service providers.
Product Agnostic
We recommend the solution that best fits the client’s objectives, not the product that is easiest to sell.
Contact us
For institutional and professional enquiries.